Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, PS, Today Match Prediction

WELL vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Wellington will be looking to end their season on a winning note when they take on Canterbury in the 23rd match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played at Basin Reserve in Wellington, starting from 29th March (Saturday).

Despite losing their previous game, Wellington Firebirds are currently lying at second position in the league table with 82 points to their name. Skipper Tom Blundell will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting performance in this final game of the season.On the other hand. Canterbury will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Wellington.

In a four-day game played at Rangiora, Wellington ed a 19-run win over Canterbury.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wellington Firebirds Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Gareth Severin, Sam Mycock, Nick Kelly, captain Tom Blundell, Muhammad Abbas and all-rounder Logan Van Beek to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 749 runs in 14 innings, Nick Kelly is currently leading run-scorer in the competition. He has scored four tons for Wellington this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nathan Smith, Logan Van Beek, Liam Dudding, Michael Snedden and Peter Younghusband to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 30 wickets in 13 innings, medium-pacer Logan Van Beek has topped the bowling charts in this year’s Plunkett Shield competition.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Blundell (c & wk), Nathan Smith, Sam Mycock, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding

Canterbury Kings Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, captain Cole McConchie and Matthew Boyle to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 731 runs in 10 innings at an excellent average of 81.22, Rhys Mariu has topped the batting charts for Canterbury in this year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Fraser Sheat, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rae, Cameron Paul and Cole McConchie to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 22 wickets at an average of 36.04, pacer Michael Rae has topped the bowling charts for Canterbury in this year’s tournament.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Matthew Boyle, Cameron Paul, Jesse Frew (wk), Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Wellington in the ongoing Plunkett Shield 2024-25 in the previous three completed matches is around 233 runs. The weather forecast for the four-day game is going to be mostly cloudy with humidity around 76%.

WELL vs CANT Pitch Report

Basin Reserve, Wellington is going to host the 23rd match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played between Wellington and Canterbury.

Wellington have lost two matches out of three played at Basin Reserve this season.

Toss: To Bat

Basin Reserve, Wellington has been great venue for side batting first. All three four-day games played at Wellington have won been won by side winning toss and opting to bat first.